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A RADIO 
CHRISTMAS 

BY 

J. MAE CULP WICK 



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PRICE 25 CENTS 



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Franklin, Ohio ss* Denver, Colo. 

944 So. Logan Street 



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944 S. Logan St. 



A Radio Christmas 

or 
Christmas In Room 326 



A PLAY IN ONE ACT 

By 

J. Mae Culp Wick 

This little play is written in memory of 
"Our Jolly Bunch," of Denver Y. W. C. A 



PRICE 25 CENTS 

Copyright 1922, Eldridge Entertainment House. 



PUBLISHED BY 

ELDRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT HOUSE 
Franklin, Ohio Denver, Colo. 



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CHARACTERS 



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Elizabeth 

Mary 

Pauline \ The "Jolly" Bunch 

Eleanor 

Medea 

"Billy" 



(All the girls are dressed in present style, neat bus- 
iness costumes.) 

Introducing behind the scenes — for the Radio Con- 
cert : 

An Announcer — one who is a good reader, either sex. 

A Reader. 

A Mixed Chorus. 

A Male Chorus. ' "• : 

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A Children's Chorus. 

A phonograph, or other instrument, if desired. 



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Scene — Mary's room, 326 in a Y. W. C. A. Some 
Christmas decorations will give a pretty effect to the, 
room which contains a small bed, several chairs, a dress* 
er, one drawer of which is provided with sugar, cocoa^ 
for candy, table ivith chafing dish and large spoon, desk 
which closes. This contains the radio. Any radio-look- 
ing device may be used that is provided with a small, 
horn. Large box in which Mary puts Christmas dolls.) 

Time — Evening — Night before Christmas. 

As curtain rises Mary is seated at radio desk, and 
after several clicking and buzzing noises, a phonograph 
back of the scene may play any record desired. However, 
if local talent is desired, a violin solo would be very well. 
At close of selection, Mary rises and closes desk. 

Mary — It certainly was lovely in the house com- 
mittee to grant me permission to install this wonderful 
radio. I'm so glad it is in good working order tonight, 
as I want to give our Jolly Bunch of girls a surprise 
concert. {Knock at door.) Goodness, I just finished 
testing in time. Come in. {Enter Elizabeth with mag- 
azine.) Evening, Elizabeth. 

Eliz. — Christmas greetings to you, Mary. Where 
are the other girls? 

Mary — I haven't seen any of them since dinner. 
However, I expect them any time. {Goes over to bed on 
which is a partly-dressed doll, scraps of material, doll's 
hat, etc.) I have one more doll to finish dressing tonight. 
{Picks up doll and shows it to Eliz.) 

Eliz. — It is a darling. Wherever did you get the 



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idea for dressing a doll so stunningly? (Sits on bed be- 
side Mary.) 

Mary — Just in my head, I guess. I always thought 
with the proper training I would have made a modiste. 

Eliz. — You certainly would, with such a cleverness 
as you have displayed. How many have you dressed for 
those "Friendless Kiddies" at the home? 

Mary — This will be twelve. One for each friend- 
less little girlie. I can see their happy little faces now, 
when they receive their new dolls. Some of the ones 
they are so fond of now are sights to behold. The Jolly 
Bunch are all going along in the morning to the Christ- 
mas tree exercises at the Friendless Home, are they not? 

Eliz. — I am planning to go, and the other girls are, 
too, as we are going to play a little Santa to them our- 
selves. 

Mary — I am so glad, and I know it will help us all 
to forget we are miles from home this Christmas. Be- 
sides, it will give happiness to those dear little ones 
who have no home folks to think about. 

Eliz. — Aren't you even curious to know what the 
girls are going to give? 

Mary — Of course, I am just crazy to know, only I 
thought maybe it was to be a surprise for me, also. Do 
tell me. 

Eliz. — Well, for myself, I love books. Christmas 
never seemed quite right to me if Santa did not leave me 
a new book, so a book for each is my gift. 

Mary — That is lovely, and I know the girls will 
think so, too. What did the others plan? 

Eliz. — Medea and Billy will give the nuts and can- 
dy. Eleanor and Pauline decided fruit would be their 
gift. They said, "What would Christmas be to a child 
without a little sweetness and stomachache?" 

Mary — You can just count on the heavy-weights to 
thing of eats every time. You know, ever since we were 
all out to the Home with the Thanksgiving baskets, the 



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children have been asking me when those jolly ladies 
were coming again. (Knock at door.) Come. (Enter 
Eleanor and Pauline. Eleanor has a little cup of milk, 
and Pauline a little roll of butter.) 

Eleanor and Pauline — Merry Christmas, girls! 

Mary and Eliz. — Hello, and Merry Christmas to 
you. 

Eliz. — Just see what they have brought: a cup of 
milk and roll of butter. Sounds like candy to me. 

Pauline — Count on Sister to think of eats if I 
don't. (They place milk and butter on chafing dish ta- 
ble.) 

Eleanor — You all seem to enjoy the fruit of my 
thoughts. 

Mary — I should say the candy of your thoughts. 

(Eleanor and Pauline find chairs and draw near to 
Mary and Elizabeth.) 

Eliz. — (rising) Not I, girls. Do you think I have 
lost any since I started to diet? 

Pauline — Where did you think you had lost it? 

Eliz. — (as she sits down) Nevertheless ,after the 
Holidays, no sweets for me. 

Eleanor — Not to change the subject, but Mary, are 
the dolls for the Friendless Kiddies nearly ready? 

Mary — This is the last one. (Showing doll.) 

Eleanor and Pauline — And isn't it a dream? 

Mary — Hardly that, but I am glad you are all 
pleased with my efforts. Elizabeth was just telling me 
what you girls have planned to do, and I think it's splen- 
did. 

Pauline — Well, I don't know. Since we are all so 
far from home that financial conditions force us to re- 
main here at the Y. W. C. A., during the Holidays, why 
shouldn't we put into it all the Christmas spirit we have? 
Let's try to make it a Christmas we shall always remem- 
ber. 



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Eliz. — Now ,that is the proper spirit, don't you 
think so, girls? 

Eleanor — Sister can surely get dramatic when 
there is a touch of loneliness in the air. 

Mary — Soneone will have a lonely touch removed, or 
that huge box the expressman delivered here this morn- 
ing was a joke. 

Eleanor — It is no joke, as it is peacefully resting 
in our room. 

Pauline — That is not my fault it is resting so 
peacefully after its long journey from Bean Blossom. If 
I had been here, those "Don't open until Christmas" 
seals would not have had the effect on me they did on 
Eleanor. 

Mary- — Nevertheless, it is terribly exciting. (Knock 
at door.) 

Eleanor — The other members of our Jolly Sextette. 
(As she goes to door) The password, or you cannot enter 
326. 

Medea and Billy — The Dutch Mill. 

Eleanor — (opening door) Enter, fair maids. 

(Enter Medea and Billy, with wraps on and arms 
full of packages.) 

Medea and Billy — Hello Bunch! 

All — Hello, girls! 

Mary — It certainly looks like Christmas was here. 

Eliz.: — Shopping on the night before Christmas? 

Medea — (as she and Billy put packages on table and 
remove wraps) Yes, just a little of that "Don't rush be- 
fore Christmas" shopping. I just bet Billy a chocolate 
malted milk that she would wait until the very last min- 
ute to make that important purchase. 

Billy — Girls, you all know how difficult it is to de- 
cide on some gifts by yourself. 

Medea — Yes, girls, so much depends on the correct 
gift. That is why, at this eleventh hour, I hurried along 



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to help choose between a fountain pen, handkerchiefs, or 
a box of stationery. 

Eleanor — Don't keep us curious any longer. What 
was the decision? 

All. — Yes, do tell us. 

Eliz. — Show us, Billy, please. 

Billy — (as she finds the right package, opens a box 
of handkerchiefs. Girls crowd around and look at them 
with pleased expressions of "Oh, so pretty," "Aren't they 
beautiful?" etc.) I'm glad you like them, girls. 

Medea — There, Billy, didn't I tell you that handker- 
chiefs were the proper gift? 

Billy — Yes, you are right; but I could hardly re- 
sist that exquisite box of stationery. However, when 
Medea said that it might give the impression that I 
wanted a letter, that settled it. 

Pauline — Yes, and handkerchiefs are so useful, es- 
pecially in the winter. Who is the "L" for, Billy? 

Billy — Now, all of you girls quit teasing. 

Eliz. — It must be great to have such an important 
gift to select. (Keeps looking through the magazine 
during the play.) 

Eleanor — (as she gets the chafing dish in opera- 
tion) Not to interrupt such an interesting subject, girls, 
but if we are to have refreshments tonight, I move that 
I get busy with the chafing dish. 

All — We second the motion, chef; and we'll help, 
too. (They bring ingredients for fudge from dresser 4 
and the fudge is started. Eleanor stirs, while the other 
girls find chairs.) 

Billy — How are the dolls coming along, Mary? 

Mary — All finished but this one. (Holds up doll.) 

Billy and Medea— Isn't that darling? 

Mary — If Billy will trim its hat, I'll be happy. 

Billy — (as she picks up doll hat, etc.) You know 
this doll shall not be slighted, Mary, since I have trimmed 



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the hats for all the other dolls. 

Medea — Girls, I need sympathy. This little hand- 
kerchief for the maid must be finished tonight. I shall 
never attempt to make another Christmas gift. (The 
handkerchief may be in her purse.) 

Eleanor — Why, that is the fun in Christmas. 

Medea — Maybe; but not when it takes forever to 
make one little gift. The clerk at the store told me that 
handkerchiefs were so easily made. 

Eliz. — How is the candy? almost ready, chef? 

Eleanor — Get some water, quick, someone. (Holds 
out empty cup.) 

Eliz. — (takes cup and fills with water from a pitch- 
er on dresser) Here you are. 

Eleanor — (testing fudge; which is not cooked 
enough) Not quite ready. 

Billy — (puts doll hat on self) Well, girls, how do 
you like my new hat? 

All — Perfectly stunning. 

Pauline — Oh, Billy, why don't you open a millinery 
shop? 

Billy — Not I, thank you. I prefer to peg out my liv- 
ing on old Underwood, to finding the proper hat for the 
proper lady. 

Mary — (holds up doll all dressed and Billy takes 
off hat) Now, let us try the hat on the little miss. (Puts 
hat on doll.) Complete, and I shall put it with the oth- 
ers for an early start in the morning. (Puts doll in large 
box.) 

Billy — What hour is this festival to begin? 

Mary — We leave here in time to arrive at the Home 
at ten. I suppose we should start at nine-thirty. 

All — We will all be on time. 

Billy — How would you girls like to hear Medea's 
new song? 



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Pauline — We certainly need a little Christmas song 
to cheer us. • 

Medea — That excuses me, as this isn't a Christmas 
song. 

Mary — Nevertheless, we refuse to excuse you. 

Medea — I haven't even gone over it once. Professor 
Whiteman just gave it to me today. 

Eliz. — This wouldn't be the first time we have been 
your audience at first try-outs, so please don't feel em- 
barrassed on our account. 

Medea — {goes over to packages and locates song) 
Here it is. (Unwraps song and rolls it out flat.) 

Eleanor — (as she makes another test of candy) 
Girls, it is done — the candy. Now comes your turn, Ma- 
ry. (Mary stirs candy ivhile Eleanor puts out chafing 
dish fire and gets pan buttered ready for fudge.) 

Mary — I'm feeling like refreshments. Doesn't it 
smell good? 

Medea — Please don't say eats before I sing, girls. 
Don't you know one cannot sing just after eating? 

Pauline — It has to cool, first, so do hurry. 

(Medea stands, ready to sing.) 

Billy — By the way, please give us -the title. 

(Medea names some catchy little song and sings.) 

All — (applauding) Great! (Medea bows.) 

Medea — Thank you all, so much. Do you think I 
shall ever make my way to grand opera? 

Eliz.— You certainly will, Medea, and we all want to 
be in your first audience. 

Medea — That is mighty sweet of you, girls, but one 
has to work very hard to even be noticed in the musical 
world, to which there is no royal road. 

Mary — (who should have had candy poured in pan, 
by this time; if not Eleanor takes it.) This gives me an 
opportunity for a little surprise on which I have been 
working, and wanted complete for tonight. 



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Eleanor — A secret from us? 

Pauline — How could you, Mary? 

Mary — I am sure that you will forgive me, when 
you hear my secret. As you know, I have been working 
rather diligently, but I feel as though it has been play. 
I have to confess that I am a radio fan, and have a receiv- 
ing set right here in my room. 

Billy — Isn't that just like Mary? 

Eliz. — It certainly is. She can always think of and 
do more things than any girl I ever knew. 

Medea — My, how wonderful to hear the famous 
singers, right here. 

Pauline: — Where is it? Don't keep us in suspense 
any longer. 

Mary — (going to little desk, opens it, disclosing* 
little out-fit with the horn) Here you are, girls. 

(All crowd around and exclaim, "How interesting," 
"Wonderful," etc.) 

Eleanor — Are we to hear a concert tonight? 

Mary — By all means. (Seats herself at desk. Op- 
erates, making a buzzing noise.) We shall soon hear 
something, as no doubt many things will be broadcasted 
tonight. 

Pauline — I wonder if the Civic League of Broken 
Bow is putting on a concert? 

Mary — I have heard them several times, and their 
program is most pleasing. I shall see if I can get in 
touch with them. 

(A great buzz is heard, and a voice of the announ- 
cer. The program should be given behind the curtain. 
Any good musical numbers may be given. .During the 
program, the girls may be seated, and the candy eaten. 
However, if the suggested program is followed, there 4 
should be either extra sheets on the bed or in the dresser 
so all the girls can be dressed alike for the pantomimes 4 
They could easily have a pantomime costume to slip on.) 



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THE SUGGESTED PROGRAM 



Announcer— (behind scene) The little Christmas 
program which follows is given by the Civic League of 
our own little town of Broken Bow, and for the benefit 
of those who are unable to personally attend an enter- 
tainment, we will send this broadsast by radio. The "Old 

Old Story of Christmas" will be told again by — 

Reader— "The Old, Old Story of Christmas/' 
The old, old story, the story ever new, will be told 
and retold today throughout Christendom. It is a story 
of miracle and wonder that has been denied over and 
over again, but never by any man or woman on the scene. 
It has been testified to by many who saw it and twenty 
centuries of experience by millions of people testify to 
its truth. 

The story has to do with shepherds, common people, 
innkeepers, travelers, a devout Jew, his lovely and inno- 
cent wife both descended from a line of Hebrew Kings 
then several centuries old, and a sweet little babe m a 
manger with wise men as courtiers and angels as mes- 
sengers! It all has with it the pure sweet breath of thf 
country of bleating sheep and patient camel, the stars 
overhead and the warm breezes of the season with heav- 
enly music, and the glory of the Lord all about. 

The little inn at Bethlehem, perhaps once viewed by 
David, the founder of the kingly line, perhaps known to 
Solomon, the most magnificent and powerful monarch of 
that line, was the scene of the mighty drama in which 
both heaven and earth took part with the universe per- 
haps for an audience. This inn was perhaps in full view 
ofthe field in which the gentle Ruth gleaned of the corn 
of Boa* and perhaps near the threshing floor where, 
under her mother-in-law's discreet and wise tutelage this 
maiden won the heart of Boaz, and thus entered the line 
Som which the Babe descended. It was crowded with 
Jew^ brought there by the Roman edict which required 



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all subjects of the empire to register at the town of 
their birth. So badly crowded was it that when Carpen- 
.ter Joseph of Nazareth and his comely wife applied for 
admission, the innkeeper was "about to turn them away. 
Finally they were taken to the part of the inn where the 
camels and asses were ordinarily tethered. 

Out on the Judean hills the shepherds were tending 
their sleeping flocks. Perchance they made their rounds 
to see whether wolf or wild beast of other kind were 
prowling about, and whether any heedless member of 
the flock had wandered to the cliffs and tumbled over. 
We can imagine those sturdy shepherds relieving each 
other at the task, perhaps in regular watches as was 
sometimes done. Slowly the long hours dragged along, 
and the sleepy shepherds drowsily stepped about, or those 
who were not on watch, crook in hand, perhaps lay down 
to deep sleep. 

We can imagine the dark night relieved only by the 
brilliant starlight. But lo! there is an unusual feeling 
comes over those who are awake. A sudden breath of 
electrified air, perhaps, a mysterious glow that lightens 
the shadow. It is a different glow seen, and a peculiar 
rustle detected in the air. Visitants from the Unseen 
World are round and about the sleeping shepherd, per- 
chance awaiting the signal. And suddenly: 

"An Angel of the Lord stood by them and the glory 
of the Lord shone round about them." No doubt the 
sleepers awoke with a start and no doubt "they were sore 
afraid. And an Angel said unto them, Be not afraid; 
for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which 
shall be to all the people: for there is born to you this 
day in the city of David a Saviour who is Christ, the 
Lord." 

The angel then pauses in his message to show the 
shepherds how they can prove the message true, telling 
them where they could find the Royal Little Stranger, 
and how they could recognize Him when they saw Him. 
The Wise Men recognized Him by the great glowing 



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star, a sign that appealed to them and impressed them, 
while the shepherds were to recognize Him by the swad- 
dling clothes He wore. 

''And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude 
of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: Glory to 
God in the highest, and on earth peace among men in 
whom He is well pleased." 

Who is there today who would not have treasured 
the scenes of this great night which not only gave Earth 
a glimpse of Heaven, but gave her a Master to teach her 
the way into that Heaven? 

The story today in speech and in song will convince 
and confirm the faith of thousands and throughout all 
ages it will gain the faith of men, and confirm that faith 
by an inward conviction that the "world can neither give 
nor take away," and which the world can never under- 
stand. 

Announcer — "There's a Song in the Air," soprano 
solo by — — — - 

(Pauline quickly slips into pantomime robe and pan- 
tomimes the song. She keeps on the robe for the remain- 
der of the play.) 

Announcer — "When Good Old Kris Comes Round," 
sung by Children's Chorus. 

(Girls listen. No pantomime. They may make fun- 
ny gestures.) 

Mary — Now, girls, you are to have a part in your 
own entertainment. I'll want you to repeat this for the 
Children's Home and you can practice pantomiming 
these beautiful songs. 

Billy — Well, Mary, we'll do the best we can. 

Announcer — "0 Little Town of Bethlehem," sung 
by Chorus. 

(All girls don pantomime robes and give pantomime. 
They leave the robes on for remainder of play.) 

Announcer — "We Three Kings of the Orient Are," 
sung by male chorus. 



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(Girls listen in graceful pose; no pantomime.) 
Announcer — "Silent Night," sung by chorus. 
(Elizabeth gives pantomime. Others listen in pleas- 
ing pose.) 

Announcer — "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," solo 
by—. 

(All girls give pantomime. This number would be 
a pleasing ending especially if given with red or green 
tableau lights.) 

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N. B. — If this little play is used for school, church, or 
other entertainment, where it is desired to dis- 
tribute candy, etc., after curtain, it may be 
raised again, and the Jolly Bunch distribute the 
treat. This may be on the stage in the boxes. 
Also, if making the fudge in chafing dish is ob- 
jected to, on account of possible fire, instantan- 
eous or canned heat may be used, or the fudge 
made before the play, so there will be some for 
eating. It is desired, however, that carrying out 
the making be done. The songs and pantomimes 
suggested will be found in "Ten Good Christmas 
Pantomimes," published by The Eldridge Enter- 
tainment House, price 40 cents. The perform- 
ance may be made longer by introducing more 
songs. 



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The climax is reached when Monty comes 
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she contented. Plays 1 hour or more. Price, 25c. 

When Betty Saw the Pilgrims 

By Margaret Howard. A pretty story showing how 
dissatisfied Betty was cured by her mother, who tells 
the story of the hardships of the Pilgrims, which is 
illustrated by ten tableaux. Large numbers of chil- 
dren can be used. Plays about 30 minutes. Price, 
25c. 



Princess Rosy Cheeks 



By Effie Sammond Balph. A "good health" play for 
children, which is very impressive. Introduces Fresh 
Air Fairies, Soap and Water Fairies, Tooth Brush 
Brigade, Food Fairies, Rest Fairies, and others. Good- 
sized cast required with two older children. Plays 
about 1 hour. Price, 35c. 

Queen Loving Heart 

By Jean Ross. A splendid children's play, teaching 
many good lessons. A pretty story of the crowning of 
Loving Heart, her capture by the Indians and sub- 
sequent release, because of her kindness. Can be used 
for May Day play. 11 speaking parts, Indians, etc. 
Plays about 45 minutes. Price, 25c. 

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FRANKLIN, OHIO 



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DENVER, COLO. 
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